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Mcathey Family History

Mcathey Surname Meaning

probably from Mac Eochaidh; see McCathie.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mcathey family from?

You can see how Mcathey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcathey family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Mcathey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Mcathey families living in Northumberland. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mcathey's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcathey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcathey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcathey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcathey. 100% of Mcathey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Mcathey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcathey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 59 immigration records available for the last name Mcathey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Mcathey. For the veterans among your Mcathey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcathey lifespan?

Average Mcathey life expectancy in 1994 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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